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Minnesota Public Radio names headquarters after founder Bill Kling
The dedication coincides with MPR’s 50th anniversary.After release of results, stations announce plans for FCC auction largesse
The big sums will help to expand services, pay off debts and enable technical upgrades.Los Angeles’ KOCE will earn $49M from channel-sharing deal in FCC spectrum auction
The Los Angeles station will restructure its debt and set up an investment fund to support service expansions.
Stations shape fundraising pleas amid funding threat, potential auction windfalls
Public television’s spring fundraising rolled out in a heated high-stakes environment for clearly communicating a case for support.Maryland bill would make up any cuts to state TV network’s federal funding
In fiscal year 2017, the state provided $8.2 million of Maryland Public Television’s $31.5 million budget.ITVS wins Peabody award
ITVS is being recognized for transforming the media landscape and supporting timeless work.
Pacific Mountain Network shuts down, gives final funds to APTS
“This is a transformative event in the history of both our organizations,” said APTS President Pat Butler.NPR’s Michael Oreskes: “I’m here for the mission”
The top news exec at NPR says he chose public media because society needs robust journalism.ProPublica, ICIJ among Pulitzer-Prize winners
ProPublica shared the prize for public service while International Center of Investigative Journalists won for explanatory reporting.Legislators approve budget that cuts $1M from West Virginia Public Broadcasting
It's unclear if Gov. Justice, who expressed support for maintaining full funding to WVPB, will sign the bill.Independent filmmakers group stands up to Capitol Hill criticism
A Republican lawmaker accused CPB having an “agenda” by supporting three films.Boston's WBUR to launch investigative unit
WBUR plans to hire three journalists to tackle stories such as opioid addiction, climate change and immigration.University chancellor called for reporter’s firing from WUTC
Jacqui Helbert filed a lawsuit over her dismissal.More members of Congress sign on to public broadcasting support letter
Seventeen House Republicans are among 166 members of Congress advocating for CPB's appropriation.Beyond politics, public media audiences and Trump supporters have some things in common
Public radio listeners skew toward the liberal end of the spectrum while PBS viewers are more conservative. But in demographic terms, both share characteristics with Trump voters.
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